Oh I loved this! Emails between friends in their first year of college, adorable moments between Simon and Bram. What isn't to like?? But now I really want to watch Love, Simon again.

My favorite stories in this were honestly the ones with Magnus and Alec. Probably one of my favorite couples from all of the Shadowhunter books. The rest of the stories were okay. Not my favorite collection of stories, so far.

A fun, diverse cast of characters and fast paced plot made this such a great read! Cassa, Alys, Evander, and Newt are trying to continue the rebel cause, stripping the corrupt council of their power. If you like heists, interesting magic systems, and realistic characters, this is a book for you! By the end, I didn't want to put it down. I had to know what happened next. Plus, standalone fantasy is so hard to find in YA, but this one fits the bill!

A beautifully drawn and heartfelt graphic novel about two girls who find each other when they thought they had no one. A few aspects of the story felt a bit abrupt and I wish they would have been explored a bit more, like the storyline with Sanja's brother, but overall a beautiful story.

A delight of a book. Wonderful imagery, a strong message. I hadn't read this as a kid, but it was absolutely enjoyable.

Trigger warnings for: sexual assault, self-harm

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Thanks to Net Galley and Harlequin Teen for an ARC copy of this to review! It was a great book to start out 2020 with. I got the chance to review Abigail Johnson's previous book, If I Fix You, before, so I was happy to get the chance to review this one as well. 

Every Other Weekend is a look at how divorce can affect the lives of teenagers, and how grief can rock a family's life. Adam and Jolene are fully fleshed out characters, ones that you feel that you can relate to. They each are struggling with their own issues, and the find each other in times of need. Though it takes them a little bit to realize their feelings for each other, their relationship feels real when they finally do.

Outside of the romance, there are a lot of real issues here too. Johnson grounds Adam and Jolene's relationship in real feelings. Adam is struggling with grief over his brother's death--he doesn't know how to get passed it. Jolene has anxiety issues, stemming from her relationship with her parents. Instead of being "instantly fixed" when they're together, they're able to help each other work through their issues.

Overall, Every Other Weekend is well constructed and feels real. Many teens will be able to relate to the characters and the situations. If you're looking for a realistic romance, definitely check out this book!

Finally getting to this masterpiece of a novel and I'm so glad I did. While Emezi's world is a bit difficult to follow at first, the lyrical nature of the prose and the hidden monsters will keep you reading.

Emezi also gives us a lot to think about and the ways that this imagined world reflects our own. Monsters aren't always in plain sight, and pretending they don't exist isn't the way to get rid of them. A timely novel and one everyone should read.

Trigger warnings: sexual abuse, parental abuse, suicide attempt

Oh my god, the emotions in this book! There's just something about the way that Bowman writes that just gets to the core of what her characters are feeling. Kiko struggles with finding confidence, struggles with anxiety, with feeling worthy of love. Her journey is a courageous one, one that many teens need.

Seriously, the emotions are what makes Bowman such a strong writer. She takes these characters and makes you feel what they're feeling. It's a beautiful thing.

Without sharing any spoilers from AART, this wraps up the story of our main characters nicely! Questions are answered, heists are had, and Green explores a lot of really relevant topics in an elegant way. I couldn't put it down by the end!